Finding the Third Proportional to 331,314 and 441,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,314 and 441,417 is: 588,109.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,314 : 441,417 = 441,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,314/441,417 = 441,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,314x = 441,417 × 441,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,314x = 194,848,967,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,848,967,889/331,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,109.67
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